Conference Proceeding Topic: Food Waste Prevalence and Management Considerations in School Environments

By:Costello, C., & García-Herrero, L. (RPLC Members)

Overview 

• Environmental impacts of agriculture and food production
• Mizzou – Campus Dining Waste Audit
• Elementary School Waste Audits:
• Italian Elementary School Study, UNIBO
• Columbia Public School Study, UNIBO & MU

Agriculture is the leading cause of disruption to nitrogen and phosphorous cycles and loss of biodiversity. Agriculture and food production also contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and, thus climate change.
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